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Breath Management and Vocal Fold Closure

Voice Study Centre
Thursday 27th July 2023

Managing breath during speech and singing has less to do with the amount of air taken in than you might expect. The vocal folds are two bands of muscular tissue that span the top of the trachea in the shape of a V...

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Overcoming Writer's Block

Voice Study Centre
Tuesday 27th June 2023

Although often interpreted as a lack of inspiration, the mechanisms underpinning writer's block may be somewhat more complex and are likely associated in some way to a fear of writing.

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Rethinking our use of questions

Voice Study Centre
Friday 26th May 2023

Have you ever considered the power of a question? Has it ever struck you that the act of imposing a question on your listener is, in some way, an interactional burden?

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Acknowledging Mental Health Awareness Week 2023

Voice Study Centre
Monday 15th May 2023

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week. Established by the Mental Health Foundation, this year's theme is Anxiety.

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Five reasons why you should apply now for MA Voice Pedagogy

Voice Study Centre
Friday 5th May 2023

Are you hoping to join our next MA Voice Pedagogy cohort this October? Applying early means more benefits for you!

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The Digital Age of Voice: How AI is Shaping Our World

Pippa Anderson
Sunday 30th April 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a rapidly evolving field with emerging developments and applications. AI is changing how we learn and communicate, and it is highly likely that researchers, health professionals, teachers, and performers will need to reorient around it.

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Maintaining Vocal Health: Hydration

Voice Study Centre
Tuesday 25th April 2023

The delicate structures of the vocal folds require regular attention, or hygiene, to remain well. Vocal hygiene refers to the daily practices conducive to maintaining vocal health. In this blog, we will focus on hydration.

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Marketing The Voice Studio

Voice Study Centre
Thursday 13th April 2023

We cover some key elements to help voice professionals market their voice studios!

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Study Tips and Guides

How Do I Develop An Academic Writing Style?

Voice Study Centre
Sunday 2nd April 2023

"Developing skills in academic writing is an ongoing process that ideally never ends." In this article, Voice Study Centre Lecturers Kerrie Obert and Sophie Scott identify strategies to establish an academic writing style.

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